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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Radiculopathy? 220 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 220 reports of Radiculopathy have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

220
Reports of Radiculopathy with HYDROCORTISONE
0.9%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
3
Deaths
156
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Radiculopathy From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 220 reports, 3 (1.4%) resulted in death, 156 (70.9%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Radiculopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 220 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (6,176) Off label use (4,382) Pain (3,662) Fatigue (3,642) Rash (3,562) Condition aggravated (3,333) Systemic lupus erythematosus (3,175) Abdominal discomfort (3,166) Alopecia (3,125) Swelling (3,056)

What Other Drugs Cause Radiculopathy?

ADALIMUMAB (359) HYDROMORPHONE (250) ACETAMINOPHEN (241) METRONIDAZOLE (236) ATORVASTATIN (222) MORPHINE (221) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (214) MESALAMINE (204) PREDNISONE (194) ALPRAZOLAM (189)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Radiculopathy Risk?

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